Auto Retail News

For years, the auction house has been a cornerstone of inventory acquisition for auto dealers. It offered a seemingly reliable pipeline of vehicles to replenish lots and meet consumer demand. However, the landscape has dramatically shifted, leaving m

A new report from CDK Global has revealed a sharp decline in car buyer satisfaction, marking one of the lowest points in recent history. According to CDK data, a combination of inventory shortages, higher vehicle prices, and lengthier buying processe

Impel, an automotive AI solutions provider, has announced two new models looking to shape the future of automotive AI usage. They revealed their domain-tuned large language model (LLM) and launched the industry’s first safety-focused research i

A car sales pitch is a structured, yet flexible conversation delivered by a salesperson to communicate a vehicle’s value to a potential buyer. It’s tailored to highlight key features, address specific concerns, and guide customers toward a confid

If you are planning to ship a car, timing matters! The peak season for car shipping is usually: Summer months: When families are on vacation, and college students are relocating Holiday periods: High activity during end-of-year sales and festivities

The Presidio Midyear 2025 Dealer Direction Survey revealed a cautiously optimistic outlook from U.S. auto dealers. Even as the industry navigates economic turbulence and the ongoing effects of federal tariff policies, dealers are much more bullish th

Auto dealers are no strangers to uncertainty. Between on and off tariffs and material shortages, the road ahead looks bumpy. While tariffs have been stealing headlines, a rare earth minerals shortage is also impacting the auto industry, forcing one F

A new report from Autotrader, completed by Perficient using Clarivoy data, has revealed a critical issue in automotive sales tracking. According to the whitepaper, “From Click to Car Sale: How Multi-Touch Attribution Improves Marketing Measurement

Patriot Automotive Group Sells Patriot Nissan in Salem, N.H. Patriot Automotive Group has sold its Nissan dealership in Salem, New Hampshire, to James and Erik Kirste in a deal advised by The Presidio Group. This transaction, closed on June 2, was a